Teenager sets himself ablaze after being scolded by father, dies

Srinagar: A teenager died after setting himself ablaze as his father had scolded him in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to GNS correspondent, the deceased, Aamir (name changed), resident of Kangan village of Pulwama yesterday had a brawl with his father after the latter scolded him. Source said the deceased boy was scolded by his father over ‘waywardness’ which angered Aamir and he slapped his father. Following this, the sources said, Aamir who was a student of 11th class, sprinkled kerosene and set himself ablaze. He was immediately rushed to Pulwama hospital where from he was referred to SKIMS Soura here. However due to major burn injuries, the teenager succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS today at 1pm. His brother who had tried to douse the fire was also injured. Police said they have registered a case in this regard and started investigations. (GNS)